Belize Patent Applications
Patent applications by residents IP.PAT.RESD
Belize's patent applications was 1 in 2006, ranked 93rd globally. Data from World Bank, covering 2006–2006.
Overview
Belize's patent applications stood at 1 in 2006. Belize ranked 93rd globally.
Belize’s patent‑application activity remained static in the World Bank series, registering a single filing in 2006 and holding both the all‑time peak and trough at that same value. With a global rank of 93, the country’s output matched the lowest figure recorded for the period, indicating minimal domestic innovation incentives or capacity for formal intellectual‑property protection. By comparison, neighboring Mozambique posted an identical count of 1.00, while Sudan and Zambia recorded three and four applications respectively, underscoring the modest scale of patent activity across many low‑income economies in the region. The flat trajectory suggests that Belize’s research and development ecosystem has not expanded in the observed year, likely reflecting limited public‑sector funding, a small private‑sector base, and constrained access to patent‑filing services. Strengthening university‑industry linkages, enhancing awareness of the commercial benefits of patents, and improving procedural support could shift the current stagnation toward a modest upward trend in future reporting periods.
Data & projection
| Year | Patent Applications | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 | – | #93 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Belize matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 1990. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw patent applications improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Belize's patent applications was 1 in 2006. Ranked 93rd globally.
Belize's patent applications peaked at 1 in 2006.
The lowest patent applications in Belize was 1 in 2006.
Belize ranks 93rd globally in patent applications as of 2006.
The World Bank indicator code is IP.PAT.RESD. Data sourced from World Bank.
The patent applications of Belize in 2006 was 1. This ranks 93rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_belize_patents,
title = {Belize Patent Applications},
url = {https://historysaid.com/belize/patents/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}